Coverage dated October 1, 2024

Walz says he’s become ‘friends with school shooters’ in VP debate gaffe: ‘Worst line in any 2024 debate’

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Tim Walz apparently fumbled a response about school shootings, saying he’s become “friends” with the shooters.

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New York Post
Walz says he’s become ‘friends with school shooters’ in VP debate gaffe: ‘Worst line in any 2024 debate’ (opens New York Post)
Published Oct 1, 2024
New York Post's feed description
Tim Walz apparently fumbled a response about school shootings, saying he’s become “friends” with the shooters.
Fox News
Walz explains 'friends with shooters' gaffe from the VP debate with Vance (opens Fox News)
Published Oct 1, 2024
Fox News's feed description
Sen. JD Vance of Ohio and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz traded barbs Wednesday over Tuesday night's vice presidential debate during campaign stops in Pennsylvania and Michigan.
The Federalist
Tim Walz On Guns: ‘I’ve Become Friends With School Shooters’ (opens The Federalist)
Published Oct 1, 2024
The Federalist's feed description
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said he had 'become friends with school shooters' in Tuesday night's vice presidential debate.
Bearing Arms
Tim Walz: Friend to School Shooters? (opens Bearing Arms)
Published Oct 1, 2024
The Daily Dot
Walz ignores calls to clarify his 'friends with school shooters' comment (opens The Daily Dot)
Published Oct 1, 2024
The Daily Dot's feed description
Tim Walz is seemingly refusing to explain why he said he was 'friends with school shooters' during Tuesday evening's vice presidential debate.
Breitbart News
VP Debate: Tim Walz Says 'I've Become Friends with School Shooters' (opens Breitbart News)
Published Oct 1, 2024
Breitbart News's feed description
During Tuesday night's vice-presidential debate, Democrat VP candidate Tim Walz said, "I've become friends with school shooters."
The Washington Free Beacon
WATCH: 'I've Become Friends With School Shooters,' Tim Walz Says in VP Debate Gaffe (opens The Washington Free Beacon)
Published Oct 1, 2024
The Washington Free Beacon's feed description
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D.) claimed he has “become friends with school shooters” in an apparent gaffe during the vice presidential debate on Tuesday night.
Time
What Tim Walz Meant When He Said He Was ‘Friends With School Shooters’ (opens Time)
Published Oct 1, 2024
Time's feed description
Trump and his supporters have pounced on the obvious misstatement—a sharp contrast to the vice presidential candidates’ cordiality on stage.
Breitbart News
Trump Pokes Fun at Walz for Saying He's 'Friends with School Shooters' (opens Breitbart News)
Published Oct 1, 2024
Breitbart News's feed description
Former President Donald Trump poked fun at Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) for saying that he's "become friends with school shooters."
The Daily Dot
Tim Walz raises eyebrows for saying he's 'friends with school shooters' (opens The Daily Dot)
Published Oct 1, 2024
The Daily Dot's feed description
'Wtf.' During vice presidential debate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says that he's 'become friends with school shooters.'
PJ Media
Tim Walz: Friend of School Shooters, but Mainly Just a ‘Knucklehead’ (opens PJ Media)
Published Oct 1, 2024
Fox News
Walz stuns internet with VP debate gaffe: ‘I’ve become friends with school shooters’ (opens Fox News)
Published Oct 1, 2024
Fox News's feed description
Tim Walz baffled the internet on Tuesday when he accidentally declared he has "become friends with school shooters" during the CBS News Vice Presidential Debate.

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